The LEED Platinum rated Ronald McDonald House Austin, while a small facility of just 30 rooms, manages to serve as an enormous support for families with children in Austin medical treatment facilities. As part of Mueller Austin’s brownfield redevelopment, the building boasts some of the countries most cutting edge sustainability features and is the first Ronald McDonald House in the world to achieve LEED platinum rating.
The building offers access to public transportation, a green roof system, 54 solar panels powering 15 rooms and a reclaimed water irrigation system with native plants and landscaping requiring little to no water. During the construction phase light pollution was reduced by building materials along with a reduction in overall site lighting, construction pollution was minimized while local and recycled materials were used whenever possible. Additionally, over 80% of construction waste was recycled and diverted from the landfill.
One of the main focuses of the design was to create an environment that provided a soothing atmosphere and the flowing design seems to accomplish this with gentle curves and calming natural light. What a great resource for families.
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